How to defrost a fridge – curb ice build-up and food spoilage with these pro tips

A silver double door fridge in a white kitchen. Nestled in built in cabinets, cookbook storage on top , a gold tap sink in the foreground.

While defrosting a freezer is typically a yearly task, defrosting your fridge might not be on your radar.

However, frost build-up and uneven cooling in your fridge can lead to spoiled food, so it's important to know when it's necessary to get the job done, and how to do so when the time comes.